How much does a protective service worker make in Augusta?
$23,470a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $11.28 an hour or $1,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.28
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among cities
- 179 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,930Median: $23,470Highest 10%: $46,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,930 | $11.02 | |
| 25th | $23,470 | $11.28 | |
| Median | $23,470 | $11.28 | |
| 75th | $27,260 | $13.11 | |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Atlanta, GA | $45,950 |
| Savannah, GA | $42,470 |
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How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Augusta?
The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $11.28 ($23,470 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Augusta than the national average?
No: $23,470 against $42,540 nationally, 45% less.
How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,200, so Augusta pays 48% less.
Where does Augusta rank for protective service worker pay?
179 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.